4 months ago so much first grade talent was coming through.
Parramatta Eels’ 4500-strong junior nursery beginning to bear first-grade talent
PARRA'S HOMEGROWN TALENT TO WATCH
Matt Arthur - Gone
Age: 18
Position: Hooker
Contract: End of 2026
Destined to be the club’s long-term No.9, bypassing SG Ball and Jersey Flegg to start the year in the NSW Cup, where he has excelled with 74m and 23 tackles a game, to go with three tackle busts and two try assists.
Ethan Sanders - Gone
Age: 19
Position: Halfback
Contract: End of 2024
Also one of the Eels’ NSW Origin under-19s contingent, but looks set to join Canberra next year. Has already shown off his kicking, passing and running game wearing the No.7 at NSW Cup level this year.
Blaize Talagi - Gone
Age: 19
Position: Fullback/centre/five-eighth
Contract: End of 2025 (player option)
Arguably the most talented player in the country under 20 years old. In two games playing fullback at NSW Cup level this year, he is averaging more than 150m a game, busted six tackles and set up two tries.
Joshua Lynn
Age: 20
Position: Playmaker
Contract: End of 2025
Queensland prodigy partnered Ethan Sanders in the halves for their SG Ball triumph and is now steadily developing his game with the Jersey Flegg side. Has the size and versatility to play a utility role if called upon.
Richard Penisini - ACL
Age: 18
Position: Centre
Contract:
Looked set to be the first of the club’s next generation to step up into the NRL but ruptured his ACL in early January that has ruled him out until 2025. There is the possibility of him lining up in the Eels’ backline alongside brother Will down the track.
Sam Tuivati
Age: 19
Position: Prop
Contract: End of 2025
Jersey Flegg
The NSW Origin under-19s star got a taste of NSW Cup at the back end of last year but has started this season in Jersey Flegg. The club has high hopes that he can be a long-term NRL front-rower at the club.
Charlie Guymer
Age: 20
Position: Second-rower
Contract: End of 2024
Captained the Eels to the SG Ball title last year and has now flown past Jersey Flegg to come off the bench over the opening two weeks of the NSW Cup, averaging almost 80m and 20 tackles a game.
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